Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8

Below, we are reviewing the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and GX8 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The M11 Monochrome was revealed 7 years later than the GX8 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M11 Monochrome scores versus the GX8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 Monochrome & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are provided at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 Monochrome features exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M11 Monochrome and the GX8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and GX8 is 76 and 74 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 Monochrome and GX8.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M11 Monochrome with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will give you more detail because of its extra 40MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger M11 Monochrome is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.